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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/10/2007 9:56 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/10/2007 9:57 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 12:37 AM   
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I want to upgrade the steering servo at least. Can anyone recommend a good steering servo? What range of Torque should I be looking for. Obviously the higher the better but I'm not looking to spend more than $40. Thanks guys.

i put a 645 hitec in mine and its seems to do the job fine.


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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 1:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		I said the same thing on the previous page, the servo only cost about $35.00 133oz at .20sec
plenty of power, cheap, servo horn included with your firestorm, its a quick install...

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i put a 645 hitec in mine and its seems to do the job fine.




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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 2:18 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 2:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was actually looking into that servo because you mentioned it. I was just looking to see if any one else had any opinions. Guess I'll just go with that one. I'm actually getting a DX3.0 from my wife for my birthday but I know the steering servo that comes with the system is pretty weak.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 5:29 AM   
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645mg is the best servo at that price, another $40 will get more power and speed, but it isn't needed...my opinion

I'm racing the firestorm in its first big off-road event this sat, hope it holds up against all the gt2's everyone else owns...

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 11:05 AM   
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This is mine. Love the truck!!

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 2:02 PM   
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I'm racing the firestorm in its first big off-road event this sat, hope it holds up against all the gt2's everyone else owns...


Good luck on saturday hope the firestorm does good

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 4:01 PM   
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Good luck on saturday hope the firestorm does good


Thanks, know just hoping the weather holds.....

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 10:54 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/11/2007 11:11 PM   
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Does anyone know the torque of the stock Steering Servo?



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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/12/2007 1:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Good lord that's weak. Even the servo that comes with the DX3.0 will be better than that.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/12/2007 7:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		true, but I have had jr servos fail, 1 steering (jr 590m) and 1 throttle (jr 270) on my new Losi AFT with in 3 weeks, and I didn't even have 4 tanks thru the truck, I also had to send in the motor, all three replaced by warranty, plus a few other servo problems....
I still have the same Hitec 645mg steering servo on my savage, I purchased it almost 2 years ago when I got the truck, I beat the crap out of that trucks...that is my experience with jr racing servos, I only have a 270 on my throttle bacause I was in a hurry to go race oval, but I am shopping tomorrow after work for a good hitec replacement before the big race...
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Good lord that's weak. Even the servo that comes with the DX3.0 will be better than that.



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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/13/2007 8:55 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/13/2007 2:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		yes, I had to re-glue the rear tires shortly after getting it....you might want to order a new servo for steering (stock is 40oz .16sec) while you wait for the truck, and once you get the truck, check your planetary diff, mine only had a dab of grease, I changed it for 30k fluid, I love it.....great truck at a cheap price, enjoy...

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/13/2007 6:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes they are reglued, and no reglueing needed for mine, I have put 4 gallons through it and it has hit sand asphalt grass and snow. So that should give you an idea if they are glued good enough

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 12:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		How is this truck?
does it preform well?
speed? durable?
from the videos it looks good
and the price is pretty cheap.
is it better then the mt2?

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 12:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just want to say this truck kicks butt. I feel I made a great decision being new to nitro RC's and can't wait for some upgrades to come along. Took it to the local BMX track and jumped some BIG doubles smoothly after a few nose diggers, over-shoots and some very hard tumbles trying to get the speeds just right. It is a tough and very manageable truck. I recomend it for the price and for those just getting into the scene.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 1:00 AM   
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How is this truck?
does it preform well?
speed? durable?
from the videos it looks good
and the price is pretty cheap.
is it better then the mt2?


I have to say I'm really happy with mine. Handles great at the track. Corners well but where this thing shines is comming out of the turns. You grab the gas and it flies....

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 1:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like its a great truck.
Wheelies too, i saw in a few videos.
does the 2 speed fit in it?

im seriously gunna consider getting one of these.

anymore info you guys can give?

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 1:48 AM   
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replace steering servo, seal motor, tighten all screws, and wait for upgrades....

I found the truck handles a considerable amount better with the hump pack moved to the front shock tower....

Hpi Type 5 wheels, Losi Front ribs, Losi kingpins in rear



Here is a new set of wheels I glued, HPI SS Wheels, Blade in front, holeshot in rear

There is a slight difference in the offset, hopefully it wont make a big difference


and my glue job went to crap with the ss wheels, they have holes in the bead channels that I didn't think about, i had glue all over my hands from that.....but the type 5 wheels are awesome

Oh and the tank lid lever is for my wife, she will have to pit me tomorrow....the things I do

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 12:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Truck looks good.
anyone else have any other info?
they would like to share.

i saw it doing wheelies in a video,
True? =)

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 4:08 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 4/14/2007 4:28 PM   
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